I am a friendly, experienced and highly qualified tutor with a background that combines education, photography, creativity and personal development. I am originally from the beautiful island of Crete and have been living in England for over 20 years. I hold a PhD in Art and Communication, with Photography as my field of specialism, a PGCE teaching certificate in Post-Compulsory Education, and a Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I am also an accredited Life Coach, an experience which naturally informs my teaching and helps me support students with confidence, motivation and achieving their individual goals. Having lived in both Greece and England for many years, I have an excellent command of both Greek and English and understand very well the differences between the two languages. I can therefore explain Greek clearly and practically to English-speaking learners, while my academic and professional background in photography and the arts gives me a strong foundation for teaching photography and creativity. I am also a practising photographic artist with a particular interest in abstract photography. My photographic practice, academic research and teaching are closely connected, and I bring both practical experience and a strong understanding of contemporary photography to my work with students.

I have been teaching privately for 16 years, working with learners of different ages, backgrounds, levels and abilities. I offer one-to-one private tuition, both in person and online, tailored to your individual needs, level, learning style and goals.

For Greek, I work with complete beginners, learners returning to Greek after many years, and students who want to develop their existing skills. Lessons can focus on speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, depending on what you most want to achieve. Whether your motivation is travel, owning a home in Crete or elsewhere in Greece, connecting with Greek family and relatives, relationships, heritage, or simply a love of Greece, I will help you develop your confidence and enjoy the learning process.

For photography, I offer tuition, mentoring and Creativity Life Coaching for people who want to develop their technical skills, deepen their understanding of photography, receive support with college or university studies, develop a photographic project or body of work, or develop a creative mindset. My experience covers both traditional and digital photographic processes, contemporary photographic practice and theory, and the development of photographic projects from early ideas and conceptualisation through to printing and exhibiting.

As a practising photographic artist, I have exhibited nationally and internationally in both solo and group exhibitions. My selection for the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2008 exhibition in Liverpool and London is one highlight of my professional practice. Alongside my technical and academic knowledge, I am particularly passionate about helping people develop their ability to see and think creatively through photography. I believe photography is not only about operating a camera, but about developing your own way of seeing, thinking and communicating through images.

I believe good teaching starts with listening to the learner. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every student learns differently, so I tailor my lessons according to your individual needs, learning rhythm, previous experience, goals and the frequency of your sessions. I place great importance on clear communication, professionalism, honesty and high teaching standards, while also creating a relaxed and encouraging environment in which you can enjoy the learning process. My aim is not simply to teach you a subject, but to give you the support, structure and encouragement you need to make the most of your potential. Whether you are learning Photography or Greek, I want you to feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, experimenting and gradually building your confidence. For me, teaching is about more than passing on information. It is about helping you understand, discover and develop your own abilities whether that means finding your voice in Greek or developing your creative vision through photography.